The Summer People - Shirley Jackson
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Күн бұрынA great story of slowly growing dread through mundane interactions, by the fantastic Shirley Jackson.
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@edkent8140 11 ай бұрын
One of her very best stories I think. The slowly rising unease turning to fear is masterfully done.
@citycrusher9308 3 жыл бұрын
The eeriness of the story is so subtle. Shirley Jackson is the mistress of the left turn
@scotnick59 2 жыл бұрын
She LOVED to play with the hallways of the human mind, yes
@DenethordeSade.90 2 күн бұрын
Id never heard of Shirley jackson until recently and i xant get enough
@Nettsinthewoods Жыл бұрын
Jackson paints a beautiful picture of an America from the past thatI have never seen but imagine affectionately. Superb story, superbly narrated, and as always with Jackson, disquietning.
@jenford7078 Жыл бұрын
This was how it was in my youth, you didn't mess with the year round folks routines.
@marniekilbourne608 9 ай бұрын
Oh. But it is their property, they stay at their cottage and mind their own business and the locals get some extra business the longer they stay. So the locals killing them seems ridiculous. If they didn't want them there why would they mess with their car? That only makes it so they have to stay. Their kids would eventually show up looking for them.
@thatguyzorv6650 6 ай бұрын
I love the conversational tone. As someone from a small tourism town that gets flooded with city people come summer and Christmas I find the story a bit funny really with the whole "nope. Can't deliver it. No money in it. You gotta do it yourself." Attitude of the townspeople
@DreamingCatStudio 2 жыл бұрын
Jackson is a master of everyday horror. Love it. Thank you!
@WindyNightStories 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, she's brilliant, and unique
@mmeduvennet3316 2 жыл бұрын
I love the stories written by Shirley Jackson ️🤗❤️
@bartholomewsorrentino9013 Жыл бұрын
I guess the Allisons were not supposed to be there, and so for whatever reason the locals try to get rid of them. It’s like a child seeing its teacher in a grocery store. The teacher is out of place and not supposed to be there!
@sarahsamaria8283 2 жыл бұрын
Such a curious story. The tension slowly building but to what . It's like a conspiracy against them from the whole village. Like they are not wanted after labor Day.
@St.Linguini_of_Pesto Жыл бұрын
@Sarah Samaria tbh _nobody_ is wanted after Labor Day. Imho, I'd rather see nobody _before_ and _after_ labor day.. don't even want a card on my birthday.. best holiday gift I could ever receive is being left tf alone.
@tarlankasra 10 ай бұрын
*?*
@marniekilbourne608 9 ай бұрын
Yes, it's obvious that the locals prefer them to leave for some reason. Murdering them for staying longer on their own property seems ridiculous. The locals do get extra business that they would not get otherwise the longer they stay. Their kids would come looking for them, so idk how the town could get away with killing them. Odd...
@marniekilbourne608 9 ай бұрын
@@St.Linguini_of_Pesto Sounds like you should build a cabin far out in the middle of nowhere so nobody ever bothers you.
@michellespeight5972 Ай бұрын
@@St.Linguini_of_Pestosame
@carlapomeroy3808 3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for this Shirley Jackson!
@teddydog6229 3 жыл бұрын
Great story and well narrated and I’m very glad to discover how many other great stories this channel has for me to listen to.
@brendaparris457 Жыл бұрын
Frankly speaking I believe they are Ghost who refused to accept the fact they are dead.
@marniekilbourne608 9 ай бұрын
Hmm...interesting theory.
@suzannecooke2055 7 ай бұрын
I love how everyone already knew the Alison's were staying on. My FIL was from a small town. He called that knowledge "the drums", said he never figured out how news and gossip got around so fast.
@deborahtrapper7421 3 жыл бұрын
Finally, a new channel recommend that really suits me! Thanks for these classics.
@WindyNightStories 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I'm glad you like the stories!
@martiwilliams4592 Жыл бұрын
Gripping. strange story. Love the narration and the visuals. Thank you. Windy!
@springsogourne 2 жыл бұрын
Picture of St. Peter’s Village! I live near there, the Bakery is a favorite coffee spot of mine.
@hindleygj 3 жыл бұрын
Very well done, glad I found you, Thanks.
@Swampertchamp 2 жыл бұрын
Great narration! This story is super eerie and was thinking about it all night.
@stevecausey545 Жыл бұрын
That was powerful. Very engaging. Thank you!
@anonz975 6 ай бұрын
Excellent narration. Thank you!
@gigig2492 3 жыл бұрын
This just showed up in my suggestions today. I love the classics. Thank you! 👍🏻 and subbed. 😊
@WindyNightStories 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@soulair8081 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you again!
@petersmith7062 3 жыл бұрын
Great story
@snapdragon8123 Жыл бұрын
😀Love Shirley Jackson's stories. Thanks. and subscribed.
@zoyablake9538 3 жыл бұрын
A great story, well-read.
@lindapreater840 3 жыл бұрын
Kept me enthralled
@WindyNightStories 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
@colemarie9262 3 жыл бұрын
What a nice find this channel is! I really love the classics.
@WindyNightStories 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you; I'm glad you enjoy it!
@roxanavasilakis9435 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 🌳🌳🌳
@WindyNightStories Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for listening!
@MrTwotimess 2 жыл бұрын
I loved her stories 'Raising Demons' and 'Living with Savages'. Humorous tales of family life in Vermont with four children and a husband, with their various pets.
@tarlankasra 10 ай бұрын
LIFE AMONG THE SAVAGES FYI.
@scotnick59 2 жыл бұрын
One of Shirley's better short stories.
@boosqueezy2418 3 жыл бұрын
really good
@user-uz1lw4nc7c Жыл бұрын
I love the story.
@kevinmortimer5681 3 жыл бұрын
Just came across your channel and subbed. You have a very good narration style and choice of stories. Can't beat the classics!!!
@WindyNightStories 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@minombreesminombre4878 28 күн бұрын
The ending leaves me wondering… Not sure what I think of it, but it was a fun story!
@St.Linguini_of_Pesto Жыл бұрын
27:08 oooh, I love that image! Great reading & intriguing tale. Thank you. New sub.. I couldn't believe my luck! To find another audiobook channel, I feel like I've won the lottery.
@barabbas57 7 ай бұрын
But Not Shirley Jackson’s ‘Lottery’!
@garytiptin6479 7 ай бұрын
Careful about winning those lotteries! They aren't always what they appear! (Little in-joke, there, for those in the know!)
@marniekilbourne608 9 ай бұрын
This story kind of frustrates me. I can only say that the locals all seem to want them gone for some reason. But why do they care if they stay longer on their own property? The people get more business the longer they stay. It sounds like they stay at their place and mind their own business so what does it matter if they stay? The locals killing them seems ridiculous for many reasons. Their kids know where they are and would eventually come and see why they weren't hearing from them. Hmm...
@marsbeads 9 ай бұрын
It's a horror story. It's about the slow realization of what's happening. We don't know if the town's people are going to kill the Allisons, that's left open. The story is about the realization of their doom, however it may happen.
@julieshepherd5989 4 ай бұрын
I agree Marnie, .😊
@tokatulu 3 жыл бұрын
Don’t mess with the townies!
@WindyNightStories 3 жыл бұрын
That's exactly right!
@St.Linguini_of_Pesto Жыл бұрын
I have a similar saying, used regularly: don't mess with our _brownies..._ nor our blondies. To put it simply: get your filthy mitts off our goodies. 🍩🍪🍨🥧🍬🍫🍰
@julieshepherd5989 4 ай бұрын
I agree with Brenda, 😊
@opalfishsparklequasar8663 6 ай бұрын
🤡👉 stephen king did a version of this short story- he totally ripped it off!
@tereasia 3 жыл бұрын
So creepy!
@ironsnowflake1076 3 жыл бұрын
and this is why I never veer from the norm ;)
@St.Linguini_of_Pesto Жыл бұрын
@Iron Snowflake who is norm? 😉
@josiekirton9016 3 жыл бұрын
What happened at the end. ??
@scottbubb2946 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly. That's the beauty of the story. Your mind can come up with terrible things.
@hdervish2497 11 ай бұрын
Ambiguous endings always send the newbs into fits. Much like real life, sometimes we dont get answers and our imaginations are left to run wild. If you want everything spelled out for you, try one of those formulaic suspense mystery novels like James Patterson or something
@Paxtonparsnip 10 ай бұрын
Beautifully read, well written but too ambiguous and non-conclusion for me. I like a story with sufficient confidence to leave an element of doubt and speculation but with an end that doesn’t make me rewind hoping I’d missed something crucial.
@tarlankasra 10 ай бұрын
@@Paxtonparsnip*inconclusive* FYI
@marniekilbourne608 9 ай бұрын
@@Paxtonparsnip Same here.
@michelleduplooymalherbe2837 Жыл бұрын
Can someone PLEASE tell me where I can find The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, the movie not the audio book, it was made in the early 1960's, i managed to find it and watch it about half way but then it just dissapeared......I would love to watch the rest....please help me
@MattMacKinnon Жыл бұрын
Here's a link in case you can't find it: archive.org/details/the-haunting-1963_202106
@michelleduplooymalherbe2837 Жыл бұрын
@@MattMacKinnon Thanks a lot, appreciate your help
@melanieliles2923 3 жыл бұрын
Wait!! That was the end? So what happened?
@lauriewhittle5877 2 жыл бұрын
Well I was just starting to look for more by this author when the reader said “the end”. What?
@marsbeads 2 жыл бұрын
The Allisons are in trouble and it took them too long to realize it.
@wmnoffaith1 2 жыл бұрын
@@lauriewhittle5877 Not all stories by her have an abrupt end. Listen to the Lottery; that's got a very horrifying definite end.
@marniekilbourne608 9 ай бұрын
@@marsbeads In trouble as the locals will kill them if they don't leave their own property?
@marsbeads 9 ай бұрын
@@marniekilbourne608 The ending is left to your imagination. When the Allisons finally realize what may be happening, it's too late and they are doomed.
@marniekilbourne608 9 ай бұрын
They want them gone but they disable their car and their phone so they have no choice but to stay. I don't get it.
@rneustel388 Жыл бұрын
It seems like a great place to live…just not after Labor Day. 😉
@Mr.Baestlovefatherfish 10 ай бұрын
Who is reading this short story for school too?
@marniekilbourne608 9 ай бұрын
You aren't reading if you are listening to it.
@jessievr8111 3 жыл бұрын
Great story and reading. I much prefer the reader not doing different voices for characters, it doesn't work and is annoying
@WindyNightStories 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@GeorgiaPeachHolly 2 жыл бұрын
Depends who is reading. American accent people sound terrible enough as it, you're right about that.
@ufosrus Жыл бұрын
@@GeorgiaPeachHolly Oh boy, here comes the uptight, snobby Brit. 🙄
@Peachfuzz-xi9dx 3 ай бұрын
@@GeorgiaPeachHolly Shirley Jackson was an American writer so you might as well get used to it
@sirquentincrispy1071 2 жыл бұрын
"Well", there's 29.minutes and 30 seconds of my life wasted. THE END.!!!!
@marniekilbourne608 9 ай бұрын
It's up to your imagination I guess.
@tonymercado9228 Жыл бұрын
That story was pointless
@birdcrumbsie 11 ай бұрын
Talk about not getting the point!
@marniekilbourne608 9 ай бұрын
It's up to your imagination I guess.
@travel6489 2 сағат бұрын
Don't overstay your welcome. That was the point of the story.
@Maloveciri Жыл бұрын
You sound like Ben Shapiro and I can’t finish this
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